Contracted Driver Education Teacher

Position Definition

A Driver’s Education Instructor is responsible for providing behind-the-wheel instruction to students in an effort to prepare competent, skillful, and responsible drivers who will have the right attitude toward safe driving and will, therefore, assist in reducing accidents on the streets and highways.

Relationship

The Driver’s Education Instructor shall be directly responsible to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction/Educational Technologies.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• A valid PA Driver’s License is required for behind the wheel instructors
• A Driver’s License check certification and release form must be completed
• A valid Pennsylvania Driver’s Education Teaching Certification

Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of the classroom curriculum for class D motor vehicles
• Ability to identify and apply current state law and regulations applicable to the ownership and operation of a class D vehicle
• Organization of lessons and preparation to conduct classroom instruction
• Ability to maintain a learning environment and manage a class
• Ability to assess, monitor and adjust performance as necessary
• Time management
• Record keeping in compliance
• Written communication skills
• Ability to contact first aid resources in the event of an emergency
• Oral instruction presentation and delivery techniques
• Ability to use visual aids and technical apparatus pertinent to the program’s curriculum
• Completion of team teaching with a qualified instructor
• Technology skills needed to operate appropriate student information system

Physical

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around work areas
• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support
• Ability to exhibit appropriate manual dexterity to effectively carry out function, duties, and responsibilities
• Speaking and hearing ability appropriate to communicate effectively by phone or in person with targeted audience

Authority

• The Driver’s Education Instructor will have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures.